Australia 1850s-1860s

By elahearn22

  • Victoria becomes a separate colony

    British Government allows Victoria to become a separate colony from New South Wales.

  • Gold is discovered in Victoria

    First gold is discovered in Bathurst, NSW, then later found in Ballarat in Victoria. Gold rushes transform Australia life and Melbourne becomes a metropolis.

  • The Eureka Stockade

    Gold miners at Ballarat protest against the Government and stand together to protect their rights and liberties.